What not to say
to cancer patients

Role: Producer, editor and host

@washingtonpost:
Finding the right words for a loved one with cancer can be tricky. Post reporter @Drea_Cornejo has some helpful tips on what not to say (and yes, as a young person living with cancer, she’s heard it all).

Do you have any insights into the do’s and don’ts of commenting on a person’s cancer diagnosis? Let us know in the comments.